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The Inspiring Journey of Sacagawea: From Childhood to Adventure

Sacagawea, born in 1788 in present-day Idaho, faced a challenging childhood after being attacked by the Hidatsa tribe. Sold to Toussaint Charbonneau, she became a mother at a young age with two children. Her life took a significant turn when she joined the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1804 as a translator and guide. As a crucial member of the Corps of Discovery, she helped bridge the gap between diverse tribes and played a vital role in their journey to the Pacific Ocean, showcasing her strength and resilience.

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The Inspiring Journey of Sacagawea: From Childhood to Adventure

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  1. SACAGAWEA

  2. Childhood • Attacked by the Hidatsa • Put to work quickly at a Hidatsa Tribe • Years later she was sold to Toussaint Charbonneau

  3. Family • Father was chief of the tribe • Older brother, Cameahwait, older sister, Pine Girl, younger brother, Snag. • Mother was killed by the Hidatsa • Sacagawea had two children • Boy, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau • Girl in eighteen twelve, Lizette

  4. Did you know? • She married at age fifteen • Pregnant at age sixteen • Involved in The Corps of Discovery

  5. Tribe • Peaceful people • Shoshone • Surrounded by enemy tribes • In present day, Salmon Idaho

  6. Adventure Begins • Met Lewis and Clark • Hired as interpreters/ translators • Started west

  7. Issues • Long storms and strong winters • Jean was carried 1,000 miles through the wilderness

  8. Surprises • When at Shoshone tribe, met older brother, Cameahwait • New chief of tribe

  9. Important Dates 1788-Born in western Rocky Mt. present day Idaho 1799-Attacked by Hidatsa and renamed “Bird Woman” for sign of respect 1804- Lewis and Clark began their journey west with Sacagawea 1805-Jean Baptiste Charbonneau was born 1805-Expadition left Fort Mandan 1805-Expadition reached Columbia River 1805- Expadition reached the Pacific Ocean Expadition returned to Fort Mandan 1884- Died in early

  10. Death • 1884

  11. Biggest Accomplishments • She helped find the Pacific Ocean • She helped Lewis and Clark along the journey in many ways

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